Comparative Politics in a Globalizing World

This book offers an accessible and broadly conceived examination of
the impact of globalization on comparative politics. Written in a
lucid and lively style, it assumes no prior knowledge of either
globalization or comparative politics, and is the ideal textbook
for students who want to know more about these crucial topics.

The world has changed substantially since the end of the Cold
War and the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. There
is much debate – but little agreement – about what
precisely has happened, and how it affects what goes on politically
and economically within countries. At the centre of the debate are
the forces and processes of globalization and how they impact on
domestic outcomes in various kinds of countries.

Comparative Politics in a Globalizing World poses and answers
two key questions:
· How do various aspects of globalization affect outcomes
within countries?
· What are the implications of globalization for our
understanding of comparative politics?

By focusing on three kinds of countries – established
democracies, transitional democracies, and non-democracies –
Haynes explores how domestic outcomes are affected by contemporary
globalization. Throughout the book, key topics are explained,
including regionalization, economic globalization, the natural
environment, political culture, regime change and democratization,
political violence and terrorism, religion, human rights, and women
and political participation. These themes are developed within a
consistently comparative perspective.

This volume will be of immense value to all those interested in
one of the great debates of our time. It will be essential reading
for students of comparative politics, international relations, and
globalization.

Major new textbook for students of comparative politics and
globalization. Focusing on three kinds of regime - established
democracies, transitional democracies, and non-democracies, Haynes
explores how contemporary globalization is affecting domestic
politics across the world.

Throughout the book, key topics are explained, including
regionalization, economic globalization, the natural environment,
political culture, regime change and democratization, political
violence and terrorism, religion, human rights, and women and
political participation.

Challenges the artificial disciplinary gap between comparative
politics and international relations, and tackles complex
theoretical and empirical material with clarity and verve.

"Jeff Haynes brings about an unusual double achievement in this
book. He has constructed a well-ordered and organised account of
the impact of globalization on established democracies,
transitional democracies and non-democracies. In doing so, he also
offers a useful way of interpreting these, with highly insighftul
implications for the craft of comparative politics."

Adrian Leftwich, University of York

‘This is the most comprehensive integration of
globalization with the field of comparative politics I have read.
It deserves a wide audience.’

Donley T. Studlar, West Virginia University

"This is a very well researched book both theoretically and
empirically, which is strengthened by selective use of case
studies. It is tightly focused and the chapters are woven together
effectively.
Combining provocative questions with nuanced analysis, Jefrey
Haynes can not be accused of shying away from complex theories and
issues. His scholarly endeavours deserve commendation."Political Studies Review

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